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Species Identified

Sphyraena barracuda (Edwards, 1771) (Alho)

Spirobranchus giganteus (Pallas, 1766) (Christmas Tree Worm)

Cetoscarus bicolor (Rüppell, 1829) (Bicolour parrotfish)Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Juveniles usually solitary; adults form harems ; males are territorial. Goes to several changes during growth and very large females change sex to the brightly colored male. Sm...Read MoreOccurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Juveniles usually solitary; adults form harems ; males are territorial. Goes to several changes during growth and very large females change sex to the brightly colored male. Small juveniles usually in dense coral and algae habitats . Benthic grazer of algae . Caught with nets and other types of artisanal gear.

Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787) (Angel fish)Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs or semi-protected areas of exposed channels and outer reef flats. Subadults move to reef front holes and surge channels. Large adults inhabi...Read MoreJuveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs or semi-protected areas of exposed channels and outer reef flats. Subadults move to reef front holes and surge channels. Large adults inhabit ledges and caves in areas of rich coral growth on clear lagoon, channel, or seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Feed on sponges and other encrusting organisms ; also on tunicates. Form pairs. Young and adults may clean much larger fishes such as sunfish . Frequently exported through the aquarium trade. Juveniles are distinguished by a white dorsal-fin margin .

Sargocentron microstoma (Günther, 1859) (Smallmouth squirrelfish)Inhabits virtually all coral reef zones . Benthopelagic in or near crevices and holes . Common in thickets of staghorn Acropora or in large Pocillopora heads . Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes during the ni...Read MoreInhabits virtually all coral reef zones . Benthopelagic in or near crevices and holes . Common in thickets of staghorn Acropora or in large Pocillopora heads . Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes during the night . Spine of preopercle venomous. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.

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